Yamamura Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Two-floor dedicated dental facility
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yamamura Dental Office sits in Oakura Building in Nishi-Gotanda, a quiet pocket of Shinagawa that’s easy to reach but not chaotic. They occupy the 1st and 4th floors, which suggests a decent-sized practice — not a one-chair closet operation. The clinic covers standard dentistry and has been around long enough to build a local reputation.

    The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent conversation. Bring a translation app as backup. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend who can call ahead, that’s worth doing — confirm whether the dentist or reception can handle your specific needs before you show up with a toothache and no way to explain where it hurts.

    For expats in Shinagawa, Meguro, or Osaki, the location makes practical sense. It’s close enough to major train lines without being buried in a busy shopping complex.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The two-floor setup means different treatments happen in different spaces, which some patients find organized and others find slightly confusing on the first visit. Local regulars seem loyal, which usually means something.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-facing content on their website, which at least signals awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? Unknown. Reception may have basic English, or may not. Forms are likely Japanese only. Your safest move: use Google Translate or Midori to prep dental vocabulary before you go, and consider messaging them via their website first to test the waters. Don't assume fluency — be pleasantly surprised if you get it.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ymmr-do.jp
    • 東京都品川区西五反田1-32-11 オークラビル1F/4F
    • Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Yamamura Dental Office

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    Proficiency Score
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    Basic

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